Poonch admin finalizes Action Plan to benefit tribal population

Poonch, Nov 08: Deputy Commissioner Poonch Vikas Kundal on Friday convened a meeting to discuss and finalize the modalities for effective Implementation and successful execution of Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA).
The centrally sponsored flagship scheme was launched by the Prime Minister on October 2-2024 to uplift tribal communities and ensure their socio-economic development. The Welfare scheme includes provision for housing, employment opportunities, and educational scholarships for tribal youth.
Maintaining that Poonch District has a huge chunk of tribal population, the DC highlighted the central government’s efforts towards development of these communities and the initiatives aimed at enhancing infrastructure, education, and healthcare services in tribal regions.
The Abhiyan aims to fill critical gaps in social infrastructure, health, education, and livelihood through 25 intervention schemes implemented by 17 central Ministries and the Departments.
The DC directed the PO ICDS to constitute District level Committee and Block level orientation Committees of all line Departments for effective implementation of DAJGUA scheme across the district.
Directions were issued to saturate all the schemes for the welfare of tribals. The Janjatiya Gaurav Divas will be celebrated at Dak Banglow Poonch on November 15.
The meeting was attended by ADC Poonch, PO ICDS, ACD Poonch, ACP, CEO, Principal SKC GDC Poonch, DSWO, BDO Headquarter, Tehsildar Haveli, Warden GB & Pahari hostel Poonch besides other concerned officers and officials.